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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
4
Editorial cites Education Association study showing urban districts need 114,967 classrooms and teachers to slash overfilled classes. It notes half-day sessions and 30+ students per room, urging more time per pupil. Local cases at Corry, Columbus, and Conelway schools illustrate overcrowding and funding dilemmas.
A local resident with severe asthma proposes the city investigate the cost and feasibility of a leaf gathering and removal unit for the streets department. He notes fires and heavy smoke cause asthmatics to seek shelter indoors, comparing the issue to hay fever from weed-filled lots, suggesting a small city effort to relieve the problem.
The Albuquerque Tribune quotes Admiral Rickover arguing schools should focus on English, math, history, and science rather than teaching likability, lovability, and dating. The editor humorously questions whether such teaching should be applied to toys and girls.
The California Athletic Commission permanently stripped former welterweight champion Don Jordan of his boxing license after a referee report alleging he took a dive in a first round October 5 bout with Raymundo Torrés of Reynosa Mexico. Ringsiders alleged no contact was seen. Torrés was later cleared of misconduct and awarded his purse. Jordan had entered the bout as a 3-1 underdog after seven straight losses.
Tokyo reports former upper house president Tsluhei Matsuno, aged 78, died Thursday from diabetes. He led Japan’s parliament during his tenure and was a prominent political figure.
George Sokolsky argues that Judaic Christian beliefs define sin as individual fault before God, not social crime, urging the Second Vatican Council to redefine sin to confront modern secularism. He contrasts personal responsibility with state power, warning that neglecting sin erodes Western moral foundations.
Richard Arndt, 25, was found pinned in his overturned car along Chapman road in Mead Township eight miles south of Warren after five hours. He had a coat and head exposure but escaped injury, saying I sure I am cold while receiving first aid. He was reportedly working on the Kinguy Damn project.
Finland's President Kekkonen receives a bear hug farewell from Premier Khrushchev in Moscow before train to Helsinki. His wife vacations in the Soviet Union for two weeks as Khrushchev guests. Bolivia's minister of mines proposes a 14 million dollar US compensation for tin sales. tensions rise after a canceled US visit. In New York a jewelry theft targets Lauren Bacall and Jason Robards Jr. Their infant and Bacall's daughter Leslie witness the break in. Indian industrialist Sir Cowasjee Jehangir dies at 83, while a noted philosophical broadcast advocates virtue, civilization, and the family as the core of society.
Paul Harvey notes a formal request from the Communist Party to Florida for inviting a member to address students, which was rejected. He cites Minnesota hosting Gus Hall, shows Hall’s background, and argues educators invite “both sides” but warns of subversion and alien influence on students. He stresses alleged propaganda and the dangers of academic openness amid the Soviet presence.
A Soviet lecture bureau operates at West 26th Street New York sending speakers to U S colleges including University of Washington Oregon, Reed and Lewis and Clark. Editors told to cover fees. Reds pay their own way. Names include Arnold Johnson Elizabeth Flynn Ben Davis Herbert Aptheker Gus Hall. Harvard welcomed Hen Davis with praise from Law School Dean Griswold.
A Northwestern University study of 1 100 manufacturers shows private fleets expanding since World War II, moving about 32 percent of motor freight in 1961. The report notes most firms use private trucks for short hauls, with big private use in food and textiles, while others rely on for hire carriers.
Waterford stands ready to bid on a federal funding program for a 475000 sewage disposal system. Attorney Gerald Weber, solicitor for Waterford, said plans are complete and formal application for U S funds would be made soon to finance the project.
JP stalls a pair from Townville for UC Police after they try to cash a $26.40 check at Quality Cash Store and again at De Gerlando shoe shop. John Sellen, James Sullivan, both 23 to 24, from Townville RD 1, plus accomplice Joe Kalkbrenner, Genterville, were questioned. All three held on fraud charges under $500 bail as they head toward criminal court.
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